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Ed Dept: Schools can't exit identification statuses in 2020-21
The department also said there would be an exception for comprehensive support and improvement schools under certain conditions.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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Senate confirms Cardona as next education secretary
Senators cited his dedication to public schools, experience as an English learner and advocate for marginalized students, and recognition of the urgency of reopening schools.
By Naaz Modan • Updated March 1, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Attention to K-12 cybersecurity grows in nearly 100 bills introduced in 2020
With K-12 becoming a top target due to a combo of high-value data available and limited protection, a new report from CoSN examines legislative trends.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2021 -
4 areas of dispute districts must tackle for schools to reopen
As teachers union tensions rise, collaborating on areas of agreement and contention can move discussions toward compromise, say school labor experts.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Retrieved from Miguel Cardona on December 29, 2020
DeVos balked at more state testing waivers. What will Biden's Ed Dept do?
K-12 Dive spoke with testing and policy experts about the likelihood education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona would issue waivers for 2020-21.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Chicago returns to fully remote learning as union, district fail to reach deal
Differences remain on key demands, and disciplinary action against teachers could still result in a strike that would cancel classes districtwide.
By Roger Riddell • Updated Jan. 27, 2021 -
How is COVID-19 changing school discipline?
Long-standing school discipline practices were impacted by the pandemic. Here are some ways they have stayed the same and ways they are changing.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Retrieved from The White House/YouTube on January 21, 2021
What Biden's early executive orders mean for K-12
A handful of orders from President Joe Biden will impact districts nationwide in areas including LGBT rights, DACA and COVID-19 response.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 22, 2021 -
School enrollment decline threatens lasting funding damage for districts
During a Tuesday webinar, one K-12 finance expert laid out options for districts facing funding cuts to address learning loss and other challenges.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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Biden's gambit: Will schools be ready to reopen in 100 days?
The proposal's success depends on a number of key factors, including federal and local politics, COVID-19 vaccine distribution and parents, experts say.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Prior to COVID-19, states cut $600B in ed funding since Great Recession
A pair of studies from the Education Law Center adds further context to the depth of public schools' enormous financial strains.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2021 -
OpinionSupporting states and schools must take priority over costly standardized testing
Learning Disabilities Association of America board members suggest ensuring the continuation of high-quality learning may require a testing pause.
By Monica McHale-Small, Bev Johns and Collin Diedrich • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns in wake of Capitol insurrection
A letter to President Donald Trump announcing her departure stated, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."
By Roger Riddell • Updated Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Are Biden's early education goals too ambitious?
While there’s a lot of pent-up desire to expand pre-K access, challenges exist in making President-elect Joe Biden’s plans a reality.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 6, 2021 -
COVID-19 pandemic highlights cracks in K-12 truancy laws
Texas is considered ahead of the curve on rethinking attendance laws, having decriminalized truancy in 2015.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 5, 2021 -
These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021
With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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Survey: 60% of parents would allow their K-12 student to get COVID-19 vaccine
Democrats and parents from higher-income households are more likely to allow their child to get a vaccine when available, according to a survey from the National Parents Union.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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Biden nominates Connecticut schools chief Cardona as education secretary
Miguel A. Cardona was a teacher and administrator in his hometown for 20 years before rising to the role of commissioner of education.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Dec. 23, 2020 -
Is $54.3B in COVID-19 relief funding enough for K-12 schools?
The new federal funding for schools is greater than provided under the CARES Act, but Congress' refusal to provide more money to state and local governments has K-12 leaders concerned about education budget cuts.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Dec. 22, 2020 -
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CDC: Head Start is model for safe early ed programming amid COVID-19
CARES Act funding and federal flexibilities allowed centers to offer in-person learning, but not without challenges. "We are updating our plan every week," one director said.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Study: Districts could use state support in principal quality initiatives
According to RAND Corp. research, while states may be hesitating to infringe on local control, districts could benefit from support and collaboration.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Permission granted by City School District of New Rochelle
CDC report: Coronavirus mitigation efforts to reopen schools could cost up to $442 per student
With approximately 51 million pre-K through grade 12 students in the U.S., the total cost could top $22 billion.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Permission granted by Middletown City School District
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Superintendent of the Year: Marlon Styles, Middletown City School District
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ohio superintendent took his push to close equity gaps to the national stage.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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How educators are tweaking grading approaches in response to the pandemic
Teachers are allowing students to revise work and stretch deadlines in attempts to fairly assess student performance this year.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 8, 2020 -
ISTE 2020: Consider these 10 privacy questions when adopting ed tech
One panelist suggested educators should be even more careful with students’ personal information than with their own when adopting technology.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2020
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